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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:55 AM Original message |
Will Democrats Be Conned Into Blaming Their Candidate Again? |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
1. They already are if you read some of the idiotic concern troll posts here this morning. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. The Myth Spreading Started Way Back In The Primaries |
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Boz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
2. If we lose its because WE lost. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
3. Not to disagree, but... |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:18 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Are You Saying That Some Magical Ad Will Do The Trick? Remember the Infidelity Ad? |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #5 |
22. Why cant a DEM pundit or politician demand, on air, that their ads be given equal time? |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. That the Democrats do not fight back – This is used to obscure and hide Big Media’s failure to air |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Most Recent Example - The GOP Smear On Flags At The DNC Convention |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:32 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. And what was the Democrat's response to that- not text- but sound bites on TV shows? |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Show us some examples of Democrats calling out the Big Media's failure to air... |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Obama Himself Last Weekend, Paul Begala During RNC Convention... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Fine- we dont discuss media bias then. We just blame them on message boards after we lose. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Catch 22 - You Seem To Be Intent On Blaming "Them" The Democrats |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:05 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. You just linked me to more internet text. I want to see TV footage where we tackle media bias. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:10 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Okay, how about today, right now... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:17 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Great start-but the media is not obligated to SHOW that footage. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Disagree - It Is A Losers Game To Rely On Big Media - Take Personal Responsibility |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:30 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Wrong. I'm not relying on media to point out bias. I'm relying on DEMS in front of cameras to do it. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:43 PM Response to Reply #6 |
19. Exactly; I'm amazed at how many DUers don't get that rather simple point. nt |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
8. IA and it's not just an ad war |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
9. YUP!!!! and ROVE will TELL us we should blame him, and we will buy it |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
10. Maybe we should blame the media- it worked the last 3 times. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. Disagree - Recognize Big Media's Bias, Then Do Something - Don't Blame Candidates Again |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. If we dont blame the high profile DEMS with media access, then who do we blame? |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. The GOP Could Not Have Sold Liberal Media Bias Meme Without Big Media Help |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. The CNN & MSNBC does not call it self Liberal. GOP pundits & politicians go on TV and say it. |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:11 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Wrong, On CNN During RNC, Wolf Blitzer Referred To CNN As The Liberal Elite Media |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:24 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Link? Context? My guess is he was being sarcastic in order to appear objective. |
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flamingdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
11. Yes, get this judgemental crap about Obama OUT of DU - He is the BEST candidate |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:38 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. I agree that he is the best candidate. I also think we will win. |
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BumRushDaShow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
16. Excellent post that hits the nail on the head! |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
27. K & R. Excellent post. We must take action for Change. |
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jesus_of_suburbia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
33. Not when we can blame Hillary! |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
34. Have you seen this article, Median Democrat? |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Show us TV footage of a top Democrat repeating those facts on a TV news show. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:03 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. ... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:05 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. Wow-thanks to that link to more obscure internet text. Maybe some low-info voters will google it.... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. My point is, it's a delusion to think M$M tells "The Truth" |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. I agree with your point. My point is that it is up to DEMS with media access to tell such truths. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. I agree with your points, too. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:10 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. No sweat. We've been holding up that end of our bargain for at least 8 years. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Have you checked out Rachel Maddow's new show yet? |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. No- but 've seen her as a pundit many times & heard her on AA... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. She kicks major ass on the TV front, too. |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. I'll do it just for you! n/t |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. awww.... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
36. Great discussion, Media Dem- here is a related thread about Obama pointing out medai bias: |
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raebrek (467 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
39. I remind everyone that they need to vote when ever I can. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #39 |
45. C'mon, get your wife registered! "Democracy is NOT a spectator sport" |
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raebrek (467 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. I have been working on it for a number of years. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #49 |
52. That's just sad. |
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Bullet1987 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
40. I think the days of universal Big Media control of the news is coming to an end |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. Its Is WrongTo Assume That Big Media Has A RW Bias Due To GOP Manipulation |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 05:13 PM Response to Reply #46 |
56. Why cant Elected Democrats say everything you just said- and say it on a cable news TV show? |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:02 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Excuse For Losing? Here is What We Need To Do, Stop Blaming Candidates... |
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Dr Fate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 06:16 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. I have been doing all of the above for 8 years. Shouldnt elected DEMS join me in fighting MSM bias? |
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Skwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
42. That's what the Republicans, corp media, and Clinton gang is hoping. |
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Metric System (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-12-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #42 |
55. CDS |
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